Chestnuts Program (Ages 9 - 11)

Chestnuts choose their morning activities each week. Mornings can include high adventures, horse riding, drama, fine arts, model rocketry, and more. Afternoons include participating in a wide variety of offerings within the cabin group. Swimming, the 1000 foot zip line, mountain biking, sports, crafts, and more make for a wonderful day. Campers are also given the opportunity to choose a new activity each day during our Camper Choice period, and choose one New Adventure or Out of Camp trip each week. All of this adds up to a tremendous experience among great friends in a scenic and relaxing setting.

Explore the Camp

Our location has been described by many as breathtaking. As you follow the trail through the riverside meadows and across the bridge you come to our “camp village.” Here you will find our office, health center, dining hall, cabins, art center, and a host of recreational and training facilities such as our sports fields, basketball court, bike skills park, equestrian arena, pond, climbing walls, challenge course, swimming pool, and more. Beyond the camp village is where much of the magic takes place amongst the meadows and endless forest. Savoring a freshly picked carrot from our gardens or taking in the view from the high meadows on a mountain board run are long remembered. It is here where the fundamental joy of being a kid is all the excitement that is needed.

A Typical Day at Camp

When building Camp Hidden Meadows’ daily program, we chose a schedule that balances both structure and freedom. We have ample time to play as well as to build skills, and our goal is to offer activities intended to spark the creative spirit. Morning workshops allow in depth exploration and skill building through participation in the same activity each day. Afternoons include a wide variety of activities and an opportunity to try something new for one period. Afternoons are also when our Out of Camp Trips and New Adventures happen! Small class sizes and our desire to offer some of the familiar along with the spectacular continue to make our program unique and memorable.

Chestnut Activities

Camp Hidden Meadows offers a wide variety of instruction and activities.Children experience these activities in an environment which fosters personal growth, individual responsibility, and active participation in the camp community.

What Parents Are Saying

“Your camp definitely has that magic that all parents seek for their kids –a peaceful, beautiful sanctuary for youth, for people from any background to feel like part of a special community.”

– Camper Parent

"Izabella had an absolute blast at your camp. She still talks about it weeks afterwards and still keeps in touch with her bunk friends, and she insists on multiple weeks next summer. Thank you and all of CHM counselors."

– Camper Parent

"The boys had such a good time. I loved 'debriefing' them on the drive on Saturday while all of the details were fresh on their minds. They were so excited. We had to take turns talking."

– Camper Parent

"Thanks for another great 2 weeks at camp. The boys had a blast and raved about the chef! Hands down the food was great! They both love coming and look forward to next summer!"

– Camper Parent

"Zach who is always very risk-adverse, actually tried the zip line. He said he loved it, and I could tell he was feeling very proud and accomplished. When I dropped him off on Sunday with his little group in his cabin I could just tell it was going to be a perfect and nurturing experience for him. He had two other little Acorns with him and they were fast friends immediately!"

– Camper Parent

"Victoria is in love with your camp, as was her sister 10 years ago. Thank you for doing a great job!"

– Camper Parent

"I know I've said it before, but I can't say it enough: Camp Hidden Meadows is THE BEST!!!"

– Camper Parent

"We love camp hidden meadows…The boys have such happy memories, and Henry literally talks to his camp friends almost every day!!"

– Camper Parent

"We love camp hidden meadows…The boys have such happy memories, and Henry literally talks to his camp friends almost every day!!"

– Camper Parent

"I could tell when I picked him up that his whole world had slowed down. He seemed completely at peace, having shrugged off the stresses of his young years and fully embraced the spirit of being in the beautiful mountains. He pushed his limits, tried mountain boarding and did the Polar Bear plunge every day for two weeks. We were so proud of him."

– Camper Parent

"My kids had a great time. My son Owen, about whom I worried most, was all jazzed up about camp when he came home. They'd never been to sleep-away camp. They'll be back next year."

– Camper Parent

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